Introduction to Fieldwork

Entry level education for occupational therapists requires the successful completion
of both academic and fieldwork components. Fieldwork provides the opportunity for
students to gradually become independent practitioners and to achieve entry-level
competency. All students must participate in both Level I (practicum) and Level II
fieldwork experiences. The SJSU OT curriculum is rich in the number of practicum and
fieldwork experiences offered to graduate students. Each experience builds on the
previous one, and provides an essential learning opportunity for students to apply
theory to practice in the “real” world.